the Fourth Week of Advent
Click here to join the effort!
Read the Bible
The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible
Galatians 5:19
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- AmericanEncyclopedias:
- InternationalDevotionals:
- ChipParallel Translations
The wrong things the sinful self does are clear: committing sexual sin, being morally bad, doing all kinds of shameful things,
Now the works of the flesh are plain: fornication, impurity, licentiousness,
The dedes of the flesshe are manyfest whiche are these advoutrie fornicacio vnclenes wantannes
Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, impurity, indecent behavior,
The wrong things the sinful self does are clear: being sexually unfaithful, not being pure, taking part in sexual sins,
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]: fornication, impurity, sexual immorality,
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these], Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,
Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, adultery, fornication,
Now you know full well the doings of our lower natures. Fornication, impurity, indecency, idol-worship, sorcery;
And werkis of the fleisch ben opyn, whiche ben fornicacioun, vnclennes, vnchastite, letcherie, seruice of false goddis,
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
People's desires make them give in to immoral ways, filthy thoughts, and shameful deeds.
Now the practices of the sinful nature are clearly evident: they are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality (total irresponsibility, lack of self-control),
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Now the works of the flesh are clear, which are these: evil desire, unclean things, wrong use of the senses,
And it is perfectly evident what the old nature does. It expresses itself in sexual immorality, impurity and indecency;
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness,
Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, promiscuity,1 Corinthians 3:3; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; James 3:14-15;">[xr]
For the works of the flesh are known, which are (these), fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
For the works of the flesh are known, which are whoredom, impurity, lasciviousness,
Nowe the workes of the flesh are manifest, which are these, adulterie, fornication, vncleannesse, lasciuiousnesse,
When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures,
The things your sinful old self wants to do are: sex sins, sinful desires, wild living,
Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness,
Moreouer the workes of the flesh are manifest, which are adulterie, fornication, vncleannes, wantonnes,
For the works of the flesh are well-known, which are these: adultery, impurity, and lasciviousness,
Manifest, however, are the works of the flesh, which, indeed, are - fornication, impurity, wantonness,
Now the works of the flesh are manifest: which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury,
The deedes of the flesshe are manifest, which are these, adulterie, fornication, vncleannesse, wantonnesse,
What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions;
Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity,
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are sexual immorality, impurity, licentiousness,
Now the works of the flesh are clearly revealed, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lustfulness,
And manifest also are the works of the flesh, which are: Adultery, whoredom, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
The dedes of ye flesh are manifest, which are these: Aduoutrye, whordome, vnclenes, wantanes,
now the effects of vicious passions are manifestly these, fornication, uncleanness,
It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, loveless, cheap sex; a stinking accumulation of mental and emotional garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs for happiness; trinket gods; magic-show religion; paranoid loneliness; cutthroat competition; all-consuming-yet-never-satisfied wants; a brutal temper; an impotence to love or be loved; divided homes and divided lives; small-minded and lopsided pursuits; the vicious habit of depersonalizing everyone into a rival; uncontrolled and uncontrollable addictions; ugly parodies of community. I could go on. This isn't the first time I have warned you, you know. If you use your freedom this way, you will not inherit God's kingdom.
Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, depravity,
Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, [fn] fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
The trail of sinful nature is easy to follow. It's marked plain with immoral sexuality, unclean acts, dirty pleasures,
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality,
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the works: Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:17, Galatians 6:8, Psalms 17:4, John 3:6, Romans 7:5, Romans 7:18, Romans 7:25, Romans 8:3, Romans 8:5, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13, 1 Corinthians 3:3, 1 Peter 4:2
Adultery: Ezekiel 22:6-13, Matthew 15:18, Matthew 15:19, Mark 7:21-23, Romans 1:21-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 12:20, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Ephesians 4:17-19, Ephesians 5:3-6, Colossians 3:5-8, 1 Timothy 1:9, 1 Timothy 1:10, Titus 3:3, James 3:14, James 3:15, 1 Peter 4:3, 1 Peter 4:4, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 22:15
Reciprocal: Genesis 39:9 - how then Leviticus 18:20 - General Proverbs 2:18 - General Proverbs 5:22 - sins Proverbs 24:1 - not Jeremiah 7:9 - steal Jeremiah 23:10 - full Ezekiel 18:6 - neither hath defiled Ezekiel 22:11 - committed Ezekiel 33:9 - if thou Malachi 3:5 - the sorcerers Luke 6:44 - For of John 5:44 - which Acts 15:20 - fornication Romans 3:10 - none Romans 13:13 - chambering 1 Corinthians 5:1 - fornication 1 Corinthians 5:11 - fornicator Galatians 5:16 - and Ephesians 2:3 - fulfilling Ephesians 5:5 - this Colossians 2:18 - fleshly 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - that 1 Thessalonians 4:7 - uncleanness 1 Timothy 5:24 - General Hebrews 6:1 - dead Hebrews 12:16 - any fornicator Hebrews 13:4 - and the bed Revelation 21:27 - there
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now the works of the flesh are manifest,.... By "flesh" is meant corrupt nature, as before, and by the works of it, not only external acts of sin, but inward lusts; for such are here mentioned among its works, as "hatred", "wrath", "envyings", c. and both external and internal acts are so called, because they spring from the flesh, or corrupt nature, and are what that urges and solicits to, and are wrought thereby, and are what denominate and show men to be carnal: these are said to be "manifest" not that they are all, and always publicly done, and are open to the sight of men; for they are works of darkness, and often done in secret, though they are always manifest to God the searcher of hearts, and will be brought to light in the day of judgment; but they are known to be sins in some measure by the light of nature, and especially by the law of God; and a clear case it is, that they are contrary to the Spirit, both to the Spirit of God, and to the principle of grace he forms in the heart; and that such who live in the commission of them are not led by him, nor are under the influence of his grace:
which are these; though all are not mentioned, only some of the chief, by which judgment may be made of the rest:
adultery; this is left out in the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions, and in the Alexandrian copy; it is a defilement of the marriage bed, and is the sin of uncleanness committed by two persons, one of which at least is in a married state, is condemned by the law of God and light of nature:
fornication; which though by many of the Gentiles was reckoned no sin, or a very small one, stands here among the works of the flesh, that are manifest and to be avoided; it is the sin of uncleanness committed by persons in a single state;
uncleanness, it is a general name for all unchastity, in thought, word, or action; and may here design more especially all unnatural lusts, as
sodomy, self-pollution, c.
lasciviousness or wantonness, all lustful dalliance, everything that leads on to acts of uncleanness, or attends them, as impure words, filthy gestures, and the like.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Now the works of the flesh - What the flesh, or what corrupt and unrenewed human nature produces.
Are manifest - Plain, well-known. The world is full of illustrations of what corrupt human nature produces, and as to the existence and nature of those works, no one can be ignorant. It is evident here that the word σὰρξ sarx, “flesh,” is used to denote corrupt human nature, and not merely the body; since many of the vices here enumerated are the passions of the mind or the soul, rather than of the body. Such are “wrath,” “strife,” “heresies,” “envyings,” etc., which cannot be said to have their seat in the body. If the word, therefore, is used to denote human nature, the passage furnishes a sad commentary on its tendency, and on the character of man. It is closely parallel to the declaration of the Saviour in Matthew 15:19. Of the nature of most of these sins, or works of the flesh, it is unnecessary to offer any comment. They are not so rare as not to be well known, and the meaning of the words requires little exposition. In regard to the existence of these vices as the result of human nature, the notes at Romans 1:0 may be examined; or a single glance at the history of the past, or at the present condition of the pagan and a large part of the Christian world, would furnish an ample and a painful demonstration.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 19. Now the works of the flesh are manifest — By flesh we are to understand the evil and fallen state of the soul, no longer under the guidance of God's Spirit and right reason, but under the animal passions; and they are even rendered more irregular and turbulent by the influence of sin; so that man is in a worse state than the brute: and so all-commanding is this evil nature that it leads men into all kinds of crimes; and among them the following, which are manifest-known to all, and most prevalent; and, though these are most solemnly forbidden by your law, the observance of its ordinances gives no power to overcome them, and provides no pardon for the guilt and condemnation produced by them.
Adultery — μοιχεια. Illicit connection with a married person. This word is wanting in this place in the best MSS., versions, and fathers; the next term often comprehending both.
Fornication — πορνεια. Illicit connection between single or unmarried persons; yet often signifying adultery also.
Uncleanness — ακαθαπσια. Whatever is opposite to purity; probably meaning here, as in Romans 1:24; 2 Corinthians 12:21, unnatural practices; sodomy, bestiality.
Lasciviousness — ασελγεια. Whatever is contrary to chastity; all lewdness.
